South Central NC 2014 Elections

FINAL OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES


President	JOSE E REYES
Vice President	JOHNNY ANDRADE
Secretary	MARTHA SANCHEZ
Treasurer	CLEMENTE FRANCO
Parliamentarian	RON GOCHEZ

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Open Board Seats 2014 – South Central NC

BOARD POSITION	# OF SEATS	ELECTED OR APPOINTED?	QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN FOR THE SEAT	QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE FOR THE SEAT
President Term: 4 Years	1	Elected	Stakeholders who live, work, own property, who participate or provide services through community-based organizations and religious institutions or declare a stake in the SCNC as a community interest stakeholder and who are 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work or own property in the neighborhood and also those who declare a stake in the SCNC as a community interest stakeholder and who are 18 years or older.
CANDIDATES FILED:
~~Pedro Antonio Santos~~ (WITHDREW)
Celina Raquel Benitez – I have served as President of SCNC for four years and it would be an honor to be re-elected. Under my leadership the council has been more active in our community than in previous years. During the next four years we will continue advancing the work of the Council and serving our community. Being a teacher, I understand the importance of education. therefore, we offered more resources & educational workshops informing our community of their rights.Thanks for your support. He servido como Presidenta del Concilio por cuatro años y sería un honor ser reelegida. Bajo mi liderazgo, el Concilio es más activo en nuestra comunidad que en años anteriores. El Próximo termino continuaremos avanzando el trabajo del Concilio seguiremos sirviendo a nuestra comunidad. Como maestra, se la importancia de la educación por eso ofrecimos mas recursos y talleres educativos informando a nuestra comunidad de sus derechos. Gracias por su apoyo
Linda Jay – I am a mother/activist who has been on the front lines working for justice in my community for over 20 years. I will work hard to help eradicatae the senseless murders of our children that continues to plague our community. I am determined to make a difference being that I lost my daughter Britany in the summer of 2007 and did not give up on finding her killer. I got justice for my child after 6 years because I of peserverance. I did not or would give up
Jose E Reyes – I am committed to work and serve the south central area. I believe the neighborhood council can make a difference in our community.
Vice President Term: 4 Years	1	Elected	Stakeholders who live, work, own property, who participate or provide services through community-based organizations and religious institutions or declare a stake in the SCNC as a community interest stakeholder and who are 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work or own property in the neighborhood and also those who declare a stake in the SCNC as a community interest stakeholder and who are 18 years or older.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Michael A. Guynn – My name is Michael A. Guynn and I’m currently completing my first term as a board member as an organizational representative. I would like to continue the work of the SWNC in the position of Vice-President of the board. This will allow me to support the President and their vision as well as agenda for the people that reside in the our neighborhood catchment area.
Johnny Andrade – I work, live and grew up in this community. I’m excited to be a part of a group like the Neighborhood Council where I can share my ideas with community members and stakeholders to help South Los Angeles flourish.
~~Elizabeth Guevara~~ (WITHDREW)
Marcos Gonzalez – I am a student at LA Trade Tech College and I am also a community organizer in South Central. I graduated from Santee High School and have helped out at many South Central Neighborhood Council events over the years. I have lived in this community my entire life and I want to serve on the board so that I can continue to work hard to help my community. I appreciate your support! Please vote for me on May 3rd!
Secretary Term: 4 Years	1	Elected	Stakeholders who live, work, own property, who participate or provide services through community-based organizations and religious institutions or declare a stake in the SCNC as a community interest stakeholder and who are 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work or own property in the neighborhood and also those who declare a stake in the SCNC as a community interest stakeholder and who are 18 years or older.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Martha Sanchez – Some people think that the most successful people in the world are experts and masters in their fields and it is not always true. The greatest people in world’s history were regular people that made positive contributions through serving others and living for something bigger than themselves.My name is Martha Sanchez and my passion is helping people. Today’s worlds requires well prepared meaningful leaders willing to address the needs of a diverse society. Let’s work together to bring more investment, job opportunities, and educational resources to our community. Let’s remove the old stereotype that “we don’t care about our community.” Let’s do something bigger than ourselves!
Treasurer Term: 4 Years	1	Elected	Stakeholders who live, work, own property, who participate or provide services through community-based organizations and religious institutions or declare a stake in the SCNC as a community interest stakeholder and who are 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work or own property in the neighborhood and also those who declare a stake in the SCNC as a community interest stakeholder and who are 18 years or older.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Pedro Barrera
Clemente Franco
Parliamentarian Term: 4 Years	1	Elected	Stakeholders who live, work, own property, who participate or provide services through community-based organizations and religious institutions or declare a stake in the SCNC as a community interest stakeholder and who are 18 years or older.	Stakeholders who live, work or own property in the neighborhood and also those who declare a stake in the SCNC as a community interest stakeholder and who are 18 years or older.
CANDIDATES FILED:
Ron Gochez – It would be an honor for me to be re-elected to continue serving my community with this Neighborhood Council. I live, teach and organize in South Central and I’m VERY proud of that. I will continue to defend the rights of ALL people in our community! I hope I can have your support. Thanks!SerÃa un honor para mÃ si soy reelegido para continuar sirviendo a mi comunidad con este Consejo Vecinal. Yo vivo, enseÃ±o y organizo en el Centro Sur y estoy muy orgulloso de eso. Voy a seguir defendiendo los derechos de todas las personas en nuestra comunidad! Espero poder contar con su apoyo. Gracias!